How to grow the dragon iron tree? Good family cultivation method

Growth conditions of the dragon iron tree

The growing environment of the dragon iron tree should be warm and well-ventilated. It is suitable for growing in acidic and fertile sandy soil. The growing environment requires sufficient sunlight and moderate watering. There should be no accumulation of water, otherwise it will cause the leaves to rot and turn yellow.

How to raise the dragon iron tree

When cultivating the dragon iron tree, it should be given sufficient sunlight, good drainage, and cultivated in fertile sandy soil. The soil should be replaced every 2 to 3 years, replacing it with loose, slightly acidic sandy soil, mixed with rotten organic base fertilizer, and topdressing during the growing season.

Watering the Dragon Iron Tree

The dragon iron tree grows vigorously in summer. Water it every 1 to 2 days to keep the soil moist. After autumn, the temperature gradually drops and the plant grows slowly. It is better to water it twice every 3 to 6 days.

Fertilization of Dragon Iron Tree

The growing season of the dragon iron tree is from May to October. Compound fertilizer or urea can be applied 1 to 2 times a month. During the growth period, decomposed and diluted bean cake liquid fertilizer water can be applied once every 20 days. In order to make the leaves moist and dark green, a small amount of ferrous sulfate can be added to the fertilizer water.

Pest and disease control of Cycas revoluta

The dragon tree is easily infected with sooty mold, which can be prevented with a thiophanate-methyl solution. You can usually wipe the leaves with a warm cloth to keep them clean, increase their beauty, and prevent infection by pests and diseases.

How to raise dragon iron tree at home

For home cultivation of the dragon iron tree, loose, fertile, and highly permeable sandy soil is required. An appropriate amount of organic fertilizer and ferrous sulfate can be added to the nutrient soil to facilitate its growth. It can also be cultivated in a mixture of leaf mold and sandy soil.

In winter, the best growth environment temperature of the dragon iron tree is around 15℃, the minimum temperature is 5~10℃, and the temperature is maintained at 15~20℃. Although it is not afraid of the sun, it must avoid exposure to the scorching sun in summer. Under sufficient sunlight, its color is brighter and more varied.

The dragon iron tree has good drought resistance and should not be watered too much, as too much watering may cause trunk rot and root rot. In order to maintain normal moisture, you can water it every 10 days or so.

Precautions for the maintenance of dragon iron tree

When the temperature is high in summer, the air is too dry and the leaves of the dragon iron tree are prone to withering. Try not to expose it to the scorching sun. You need to water the ground, increase the air humidity, and spray water on the leaves to prevent them from turning yellow.